Title: Cosmic Rays in the search for Dark Matter Speaker: Prof. Pedro De la Torre Luque (DFT, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) Date: 2026-10-21 • 15:00 PM Location: Sala 201 (M15)

Abstract: Dark matter constitutes most of the matter content of the Universe, yet its particle nature remains unknown. Charged cosmic rays provide a powerful avenue to search for possible dark matter signatures through anomalous contributions to the observed fluxes of antimatter. In this talk, I will discuss the status of indirect dark matter searches across multiple cosmic-ray channels. After reviewing the main theoretical framework and relevant astrophysical backgrounds, I will present current observational constraints from cosmic-ray measurements and discuss the main associated uncertainties. Finally, I will highlight the potential of cosmic rays to probe dark matter models beyond standard WIMP scenarios.

Read more: https://weiguangcui.github.io/DECAF/blog#2026-10-21